Governor Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti State, has promised to sustain the principle of inclusive governance in his second term administration by ensuring that all stakeholders in the Ekiti project participate actively in his government.
Oyebanji stated this yesterday at the special Jumat thanksgiving service held at the Central Mosque, Ado-Ekiti, as part of activities marking his second term in office. The service brought together Muslim faithful, government officials, traditional and community leaders and other stakeholders.
Speaking at the service, Governor Oyebanji expressed appreciation to God for the opportunity to serve the people of Ekiti State for another term. He also expressed his appreciation to the Muslim community for their prayers and support for his administration, stressing the importance of peace, unity and religious tolerance in sustaining governance and development of the state.
The Governor said his administration would remain committed to inclusive governance and programmes aimed at improving the welfare and living conditions of the people. He further emphasised the need for continued collaboration among government, religious institutions and citizens in building a peaceful and prosperous Ekiti.
The Governor used the opportunity to appeal to the Muslim community not to desist in praying for the success of his administration as he prepares to commence his second term in office, stating that prayers during his first tenure contributed strongly to the development the state witnessed in four years.
“I’m here to give thanks to God, my father, the Grand Imam and also the Muslim community for your prayers. I want to appeal to you to continue to pray for us so that we’ll be able to do more. I assure you that my government will ensure that more Muslims will be given the opportunity to serve during the second term.
“I have to say this publicly, all Muslims who worked with me performed exceptionally well, the wisdom I used when we want to appoint them is that I consulted the Grand Imam, who gave me the best and I thank all of them for their exceptional performance.”
Oyebanji used the opportunity to canvas support for President Tinubu’s re-election, urging the Muslim community to support the Presidents in appreciation of the federal government’s intervention and support for the development of the state.
Earlier, the President-General, League of Imams and Alfas for the South-West, Edo and Delta States, Sheikh Jamiu Kewulere Bello, commended Oyebanji for providing opportunities for Muslims to contribute to the development of the state through appointments to serve in the government.
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